We’ve seen them for centuries, and they grew in popularity about three decades ago when banner ads came to the internet. Now that there are so many variations and concepts, how do you take banner ideas and make them work for your specific goal?
In this post, we’ll cover different banner design ideas and show you how to create your own in just a few clicks.
Want to create your banner with the materials and art skills you already have? Check out these banner design ideas you can make yourself.
Looking for banner ideas for notes? These banners are a part of a bullet journal and serve as a part of a title or cover page.
Use colorful pens or pencils to create an outline around your text and make it stand out from the rest of your page. That way, you can easily flip through the journal and tell pages apart.
A hand-drawn celebration banner is a great way to decorate for a party. You can also welcome guests or share the theme of the event.
These are especially common for birthdays, anniversaries, welcoming a new baby, or getting the word out on that next big sale.
There are all kinds of banners that you can create digitally. What sets them apart from each other is the elements you add to make them match what you need.
Here’s a look at some of the banner decoration ideas to consider.
Using digital tools makes adding visuals to your banners easy. You can find graphics to add to your banner online or search the platform you’re using to take advantage of their library.
2. Images and Photos
Want to personalize the banner you’re creating? Try adding images to your design. You can select stock photos that represent the event, or even add your own photography to create something that’s truly unique.
3. Doodles
Deciding to design a digital banner doesn’t mean you have to give up adding your own art. Use brushes in the graphic design tool you’re using to add your own flair to any banner design.
Alternatively, you can leave blank spaces on your banner to leave room for doodles after you print it out.
If you want to spread the word fast about something, a banner is effective, which makes them perfect for school settings. These banner design ideas can help you share important information.
Every class is different, and it can be hard to keep track of everything you need to know. Use classroom banners to share details about an upcoming unit in class, student names, and achievements or goals.
Break through the hustle and bustle of students heading to class by designing an engaging banner. For these banners, it’s particularly important to pay attention to text size and style so that it’s easy to read.
Share knowledge with students and the community with a schoolyard banner. Since this will be outside, be sure to print it on material that can stand up to the elements. Otherwise, your efforts may go to waste.
School Spirit and Sports
Raise excitement for a big game by creating a banner that shows off school spirit. Essential things to include in these designs are school colors and the school logo or mascot.
Taking your banner to the screen? Here’s what you need to know to make your concept a reality.
A website banner is a graphic that sits on top of a web page. The banner usually contains the site’s logo or some sort of promotional message, and serves as an introduction to the site.
These banners need to be on brand to help establish your online presence.
If you’re launching a new product or service and want to get the word out about it quickly, banners are an easy solution.
You can place ad banners on your own website or pay to have them shown on other websites with high traffic.
Ready to put your own banners together? Follow these simple steps in Shutterstock Create, our easy-to-use online editing tool.
Prepare Your Canvas
In Create, select from one of the most popular sizes to find the right fit for your banner. You may also select the Custom Size button to enter your own dimensions.
There’s a wide range of dimensions for banners because website banners are much smaller than something you would print out for a celebration.
Explore different options to choose the right one for your project.
Select Your Starting Point
From here, you can search templates or continue on with a blank canvas. You’ll have access to thousands of fonts, graphics, textures, effects, and color combinations.
To start with a template, simply click Templates and select your favorite. If you don’t have a vision in mind for your banner, start with a template instead of moving forward with a blank canvas. This will speed up the design process.
No matter what you choose, you’ll have access to the same customization options, so feel free to look through different options.
Make It Your Own
Create lets you replace a template’s images with your own photos and text. You can also adjust fonts, change colors, and add effects.
Click on any element to make your adjustments and see what options are available to you in the toolbar on the left side of the editor.
Add Photos
To swap out the images for personal photographs, click Images and decide whether to upload, or select from your catalog that already exists in your account.
Okay! It’s time to share your work. Simply click the Download button in the top-right corner to save it to your device, or export directly to social media or email.
Now, you have everything you need to bring your banner ideas to life. Looking for even more inspiration? Make this post on effective banner design ideas your next read.
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